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I'm not as hard to please as the rest of you, but 2 that really stick out are:<p>1. An early Ruger #1S in 300Win with gorgeous walnut. I used to own this exact rifle, and after bedding it was a tackdriver. A friend talked me out of it, and he soon sold it. I've tried to find it, but have had no luck. I've got an eye out for it's twin.<p>2. A Pre-'64 M70 with a 25" fwt contour .25-06 barrel in a classic walnut stock. Throw on a Vari-X III 4.5-14X40 A/O matte with 4A reticle in Conetrol mounts, make it shoot 1/2" and I'd be a happy guy!<p>That's all I want for Christmas. [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img]

Sheister,<p>O well the season now fadding like the last sunset
as I waited for the buck to cross the saddle of the ridge,<p>The wind swireled around, the numb of cold not beyond the feet yet
and still I waited for a buck to cross the saddle of the ridge<p>The sun lowered its self below that empty ridge line
and now the cold was moving through out all my limbs<p>So as the last of the light faded I had to admit it was time
to leave that saddle of the ridge and head back to the inn.<p>This season ended with out a buck in the truck,
I just simply had the wrong kind of luck.<p>Now as I wait for the next one to come around
I try hard not to pout and frown<p>I read these message boards of others in withdrawal
hoping to hear soon the next season call<p>Instead I answear these post of what we spin in our mind
Just so to past the slow moving time.<p>What do I want? you ask... boy what a task...<p>How abouts a Model Seven in 7mm TCU, 18.5 inch tube, KS stock,
Now if Santa would only be kind enough to place one in the sock.<p>Merry Xmas.. and seasons greatings ...Pick...

Hey all,<p> I have no use for one, but I guess it would make a great companion piece to my 1895 Ltd. III .45-70. <p> A TROMIX .458 SOCOM.<p>It looks like sooooo much FUN!!! [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img] [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img] [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img] <p>Take care and Happy Holidays,<p>Big C.

The new Horandy .17 mag in a good bolt action.

I WANT
ULA IN .270 WSM<p> Stainless Ruger #1 in .300 WSM

Mdl. 88 in .358

Mdl.7600 in .358<p> Quigly Sharps <p> 45 Kimber
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I WANT THESE

ULA IN .270 WSM
Stainless Ruger #1 in .300 WSM
Mdl. 88 in .358
Mdl.7600 in .358
Quigly Sharps
45 Kimber<p> NO, I THINK I NEED THESE !

I really have all of the guns that I will ever need.There are quite a few that I want though.I really want classic hunting guns in the old calibers.I want a 218 bee and 22 hornet in a Ruger #1.I also want a 25-20 and a 38-55 in a Marlin lever gun.I want a bolt action in the following calibers,257 roberts,6.5x55 mm,7mm mauser,300 and 375 H&H,416 rigby.I also want a 300 savage and a 358 in a Savage model 99.Other guns on the wish list are a Ruger #1 in 35 Whelen,a Ruger compact m77 in 223,a double rifle in 45/70 and a double rifle in one of the nitro calibers.For handguns I want a S&W 625 (45 ACP) revolver,a S&W 547 (9MM)revolver and another 44 magnum revolver.I almost forgot I also want a 338 magnum in a Ruger 77 sporter.

Mine is a simple list:<p>Barrett M-82A .50 BMG<p>An old 4 Bore Punt Gun<p>Ruger Redhawk in .357<p>Keeb

Another one!!! [img]images/icons/laugh.gif" border="0[/img]

In no particular order<p>.45/70
.338-06
.257 Magnum (necked down 7mm Remington Magnum)
.44-40<p>and whatever else I could possibly think of.

Oh Lord, let's see.........
1. Ruger No. 1 in .280 with an evil Ackley Improved chamber!<p>2. Ruger 77mkII Ultralight in .257 Roberts, also with Mr. Ackley's improvement.<p>3. Smith and Wesson triple lock in .44 special<p>4. Les Baer thunder Ranch special (in .45 ACP of course.)<p>5. Winchester Model 70 stainless synthetic
a)one in 300 Weatherby
b)one in 375 H&H
6. Winchester 1895 in .30-06
7. Remington 700 Classics:
a)35 Whelen
b)350 remington mag
c)280 remington (the classic for 1997, the year my son was born.)
8. Thompson sub machine gun <grin>
9. Winchester .30 cal M1 Carbine with standard stock
10. Rock-Ola .30 cal M1 carbine with Paratrooper stock.<p>There you go, there are ten that I would love to have but I really don't need. Some would be lovely guns to hunt with, most would be best used as play guns, a few I wouldn't mind going into any dark alley anywhere in the world with. What do you guys think?

1) Marlin 336 SS .30/30 (I like lever actions, and I like .30/30s and stainless is great)
2) Remington 700 Titanium in .30/06. (I don't really like what Remington has become, but the titanium intrigues me).
3) Colt 1991 stainless .45
4) Browning Citori 12 gauge

I doubt anyone will read it, but I have a huge WANT list<p>BRNO zkk 600 in 7mm x 64mm
BROWNING 71 348 Winchester
BROWNING 1895 in 30-06
HUSQUVARNA 9.3mm x 57mm
MANNLICHER-SCHOENAUER 1956 in 9.3mm x 62mm
MARLIN 1894 CL in 25-20
MARLIN 1895 GUIDE GUN in 45-70
REMINGTON 660 in 243
REMINGTON 660 in 6.5mm Remington magnum
REMINGTON 660 in 350 Remington magnum
REMINGTON seven custom MS in 350 REMINGTON Magnum
REMINGTON seven custom MS in 250 Savage
REMINGTON 700 classic in 8mm Remington Magnum
RUGER No.1 RSI in 7mm x 57mm
RUGER No.1 in 45-70
RUGER 77 MKII in 404 Jeffery
SAVAGE 99 takedaown on 250-3000 Savage
WEATHERBY lazermark MARK V 340 WTHBY MAG
WEATHERBY Mark XXII
WEATHERBY Vangaurd VGX in 30-06
WINCHESTER 70 classic featherweight in 6.5 x 55
The list could go on but I'm getting tired [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img] ,,,,BEARHUNTER

This is sad.... I can't think of a single one. Rifle, handgun, or shotgun.<p>Leon [img]images/icons/crazy.gif" border="0[/img]

I typically find that want often turns to need, thus the purchase of building of said gun. When one of more gather dust in the rack, they make room for a new one.<p>In no paticular order:
A tricked out AR-15
An Anshutz 22lr match
A 22 hornet CZ
A real MS 6.5mm, with dual triggers, full wood stock, with color case on a skeleton butt plate, skeleton grip cap and trigger guard, 24 lpi checkering fleur de lis pattern, nice walnut oil finished and boned, and a slow rust blue on the action and barrel.
A Ruger #1 in a wildcat 6.5mm, 29" barrel, not sure on what case, maybe the 348
An HK 91
A 357 maximum 18" barrel for the contender, w/ the folding stock
A 357 maximum lever gun
A 375 H&H built by H&H
A 416 Rigby, on a magnum mauser action
A lathe to build my 458 Alaskan varminter (505 gibbs necked down and improved, 500 gr @ 3000 fps, or a little more)
A 50 Alaskan lever gun, ss w/ 17" non ported barrel
A Ruger #1 500 NE
A 500 NE double
A 585 Nyati bolt gun<p>I'm sure there are a few others that don't come to mind at the moment [img]images/icons/laugh.gif" border="0[/img]

Although I can't always justify the wants, I have several anyway.<p>Needs...
22LR rifle(daughter's rifle)
358 Win Ruger carbine(old lady's rifle)
45LC Silverhawk(mine)
45LC levergun(mine)<p>Wants...
444Marlin(mine)
8 Mauser(mine, another wildcat project?)
22LR handgun(mine)
375 Whln AI(mine, being made, may become a need)<p>M71 348 Win levergun
45-70 stainless levergun
45-70 Sharpes
Henry Golden Boy 22LR
stainless Redhawk 45LC
Blackhawk Hunter 44 mag
Leupold scopes
~~~Suluuq

Right now the most wanted but not needed is a 9.3x62 on a Springfield currently wearing a nicely blued military barrel. Then buy the Springfield in one of the local gun emporiums and replace the crappy barrel with the takeoff. Of course it would make more sense to rebarrel the one I have to buy, but that would not satisfy my needs. Little about this passion is logical except for the reloading sequence.

Well, yes ahum yep indeed.
<br>For my anual freezer filling expeditions I really use
<br>.270 Rem. KS for most deer hunting
<br>.308 Rem. Mod.7 full length stock, for deer drives
<br>.300 Wby. long range Antelope,Elk and Mulie rifle
<br>.338 in Sako and Rem. 700 KS, most Elk/Moose.
<br>.223 Rem. for furballs, pasture poodles etc.
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<br>I drool over the idea of owning again a 6.5x54 original Mannlicher Schonauer in vg to exel. condition
<br>and.......................a featherweight 45/70 1886 Win.
<br>The last one I can get easily in the store. The first is hard to find and outrageous pricey if you do. I owned one in the 1970's, including fine claw mounts. Yeah, yeah, yes I sold the little jewel.#@$%!!??
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Shiester: I've wanted a Marlin 45-70 for many years. When Marlin started building the guide gun, the desire increased. When Marlin started building the stainless guide gun, it has come to a near fever pitch! However, I'm a one gun hunter and I really don't need a specialized rifle. So, as much as it hurts, common sense (a disease which afflicts me seldom) takes control and I'll not buy the Marlin. -memtb

membth, following your conscience and using common sense is the shortest route to the downfall of our system as we know it today! Don't you know that as an American you are required to follow the lead of various pitchmen and "writers" to go out and buy everything new that comes out, in order to keep our American system of manufacturers, distributors, stores,and gunshow vendors from certain destitute status!
<br>Now go out and buy something you don't need today before the entire American system goes into a recession! Whoops, too late- now see what you've done? - Sheister